Every year, the festival of Tulsi Vivah is celebrated a day after the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. According to the Vedic calendar, this time Dwadashi Tithi is falling on Friday, 24 November 2023.
Tulsi Vivah is a Hindu festival that celebrates the formal marriage of the sacred Tulsi plant, Tulsi with Lord Vishnu or his incarnation Lord Krishna. The festival generally falls on the eleventh day of the waxing moon in the month of Kartik (October/November) as per the Hindu calendar.
When is Tulsi Vivah?
Every year, the festival of Tulsi Vivah is celebrated a day after the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. According to the Vedic calendar, this time Dwadashi Tithi is falling on Friday, 24 November 2023 and as per Udayatithi, Tulsi Vivah will be celebrated on 24 November and on this day Tulsi ji will be married to Shaligram Shila.
Auspicious time for Tulsi marriage
According to Kartik month, the Dwadashi date of Shukla Paksha will start from 9:01 pm on Thursday, 23 November 2023 and will continue till 7:26 pm on 24 November 2023. According to the Vedic calendar, giving importance to Udayatithi, it will be considered auspicious to perform Tulsi Vivah on 24th November during Pradosh period between 5.25 pm to 6.04 pm.
One of the legends
Tulsi’s marriage with Lord Vishnu is an important event in Hindu mythology. According to mythology, Tulsi is considered to be a form of Goddess Lakshmi and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In temples and homes where there is a Tulsi plant, marriage ceremonies are performed with great enthusiasm.
Importance of Tulsi Vivah
Tulsi Vivah holds important religious and cultural significance in Hinduism.
Religious symbolism
Marriage of Tulsi and Vishnu: This festival marks the formal marriage of the holy Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu or his incarnation, Lord Krishna. Tulsi is considered a devoted and pure devotee of Vishnu, and marriage is seen as the union of the divine couple.
Blessings and prosperity
Tulsi marriage rituals may vary from region to region, but generally they include cleaning and decorating the area around the Tulsi plant, performing the marriage ceremony with the sacred fire, and singing hymns and prayers dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Tulsi. Doing is involved. Devotees believe that participating in the Tulsi Vivah ceremony brings blessings and prosperity to their homes. It is seen as an auspicious occasion which enhances the spiritual atmosphere and positive energy in the house.
Start of wedding season
Tulsi Vivah marks the beginning of the wedding season in Hindu culture. It is considered an opportune time for marriages, and some communities may choose to begin their marriage ceremonies after this festival.
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Tulsi is highly revered in Hindu religion.
Tulsi is highly revered in Hinduism and is often planted in the courtyards of homes. Tulsi leaves are also used in the worship of deities, and many people have a Tulsi plant in a special Tulsi Vrindavan structure within their homes.
Hymns and prayers
Devotees perform various rituals during Tulsi Vivah, including cleaning and decorating the area around the Tulsi plant, reciting bhajans and worshiping Lord Vishnu and Tulsi. This promotes devotion and a sense of spiritual connection.
Cultural events and festivals
Tulsi Vivah is celebrated with cultural programmes, bhajans (devotional songs) and feasts in different parts of India. It brings communities together and promotes a sense of unity and celebration.
Overall, Tulsi Vivah is a festival that combines religious devotion, cultural traditions and celebration of the sacred elements of nature. It is celebrated with reverence and joy by Hindus, emphasizing the importance of divine connections in Hindu culture and the sacredness of the Tulsi plant.